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The Sr. FP&A Analyst is responsible for financial planning, analysis, and cost controlling activities for global manufacturing organizations (US, Austria, PRC).
This position reports to the Finance Director, Global Operation and is part of the Global Operations Finance team located in Shanghai and will be an on-site role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Perform monthly cost variance analysis including PPV, work order variance, and labor/absorption efficiency for 3 manufacturing sites
- Monitor inventory movements and cost trends, and provide insights on inventory MOM outlook and forecast vs. actual
- Consolidate monthly manufacturing OVH forecast and annual budget for global manufacturing sites, provide overview.
- Partner with US, Austria, and PRC Finance and Operations teams on product costing, inventory management, and E&O provisions.
- Support Freight/tariff analysis and provide timely reports on cost changes
- Analyze
- Support business case and scenario analysis for growth projects and operational initiatives
- Deliver ad hoc financial analysis and other tasks assigned
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Over 3 years in finance, with strong exposure to manufacturing finance / FP&A / cost controlling
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Strong business partnering mindset with ability to collaborate across regions
- Ability to work independently in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- Fluent English is required as the working language
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Oracle, HFM or Onestream experience
- CPA/ACCA is plus
Molecular Devices, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
Skills Required
- Over 3 years in finance with strong exposure to manufacturing finance, FP&A, and cost controlling
- Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Perform monthly cost variance analysis including PPV, work order variance, and labor/absorption efficiency
- Monitor inventory movements and cost trends; provide forecast vs. actual analysis and inventory MOM outlook
- Consolidate monthly manufacturing OVH forecast and annual budget for global manufacturing sites
- Partner with regional finance and operations teams on product costing, inventory management, and E&O provisions
- Support freight/tariff analysis and provide reports on cost changes
- Strong business partnering mindset and ability to collaborate across regions
- Ability to work independently in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- Fluent English (working language)
- Experience with Oracle, HFM, or OneStream
- CPA or ACCA credential
Danaher Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical plan options alongside dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health support. Wellness initiatives and support programs such as an EAP and vaccination or fitness offerings add breadth beyond core insurance.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with employer matching and options such as pre-tax and Roth contributions. Broader financial rewards such as performance bonuses and access to equity or an employee stock purchase plan are also described.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave and family-building support are described as available, including maternity and paternity leave and fertility assistance. Childcare and eldercare support are also highlighted as part of the overall package.
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What We Do
Danaher is a global science and technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges and improve quality of life around the world. A global network of more than 25 operating companies, we drive meaningful innovation in some of today’s most dynamic industries through our operating companies in four strategic platforms: Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Water Quality and Product Identification. The engine at the heart of our success is the Danaher Business System (DBS), a set of tools that enables continuous improvement around lean, growth and leadership. Through the ingenuity of our people, the power of DBS and the impact of our meaningful technologies, we help realize life’s potential in ourselves and for those we serve.
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